An infant should be allowed to nurse at one breast of her mother as long as she wants so that _____.

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Allowing the infant to nurse at one breast as long as she wants ensures that she receives both foremilk (which is higher in lactose and lower in fat) and hindmilk (which is higher in fat and calories). This is important for the infant's growth and development. It also helps to prevent excessive gas formation and does not affect the storage of milk in the other breast for later feedings.

An Infant Should Be Allowed to Nurse at One Breast